These dinner recipes are the epitome of simplicity and ease. All you need is a pot and 30 minutes to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table. Seasonal ingredients like asparagus, spinach and fresh herbs make these dinners perfect for spring. Recipes like our One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta and One Pot Spicy Okra and Shrimp are perfect for those nights when you’re especially strapped for time.
Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry
To make this 20-minute vegan curry even quicker, buy some pre-cut veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store. To make this a complete and satisfying dinner, serve it over cooked brown rice. When buying simmered sauce, look for one with 400mg sodium or less and check the ingredients list for cream or fish sauce if you want to keep this sauce vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
One Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta
This one pot pasta with tangy tomato basil sauce is a simple, quick and easy weeknight dinner. All of your ingredients go in one pot, and with a little stirring and about 25 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy.
One Pot Lemon Asparagus and Shrimp Pasta
This quick shrimp and pasta dish is made with asparagus in a lemony sauce. The feta cheese sprinkled on top adds another flavorful layer, but feel free to skip it and add some extra fresh herbs and a slice of lemon instead.
One Pot Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan
This hearty pasta dish with a crisp, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights. The parmesan adds a welcome salty kick and umami notes and you get some extra texture from the light crunch of the broccoli and whole-wheat noodles. Add shredded roast chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to boost protein.
Chicken and broccoli casserole
This one skillet chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until browned, cheesy and bubbly. Serve with a crisp green salad.
Summer Vegetable and Scrambled Egg Skillet
Don’t throw away those nearly expired fresh vegetables and herbs. Toss them in this scrambled egg skillet for a quick vegetarian meal. Almost any veggie will work in this easy skillet recipe, so choose your favorites or use what you have on hand.
Lemon linguine with spring vegetables
Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, here we only use 3 1/2 cups for this one pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and what little is left is thickened with the starch that cooks the pasta. With just a few additions like lemon and parmesan, you have a delicious, silky sauce. Want to use up your vegetable stock in the freezer? Replace 8 ounces of frozen spinach with fresh.
Skillet Okra and Spicy Shrimp
Serve spicy blackened shrimp and tender vegetables over aromatic basmati rice for an easy one-pan dinner. Use pre-cooked rice in the microwave so you don’t mess up another pan. This one-pot dinner is perfect for company, but easy enough to make on a weeknight.
One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make with convenient ingredients like roast chicken and store-bought pesto. Adding fresh asparagus brightens the look and flavors of this easy-to-prepare dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
Tofu and vegetable curry with zucchini noodles
For this quick Thai-inspired curry recipe, we combined tofu and plenty of vegetables with a savory sauce made from red curry paste, lime juice, and coconut milk. Serve the curry over slightly warmed zucchini noodles for even more veggies in your weeknight dinner. Bonus: Everything is cooked in one pan, so there’s only one pan to wash after dinner.
Creamy lemon orzo with spinach and snow peas
Think of this creamy lemon orzo with spinach and snow peas as a quick risotto that replaces the orzo with rice. The orzo is cooked until al dente, which adds texture to the dish. Snow peas are a great addition, but asparagus or another green vegetable would work well too.
Cauliflower Vegan Fried Rice
Replacing rice with riced cauliflower cuts calories and carbs in this veggie-packed dish. Use the vibrant flavors of traditional fried rice – ginger, scallions and tamari – to create a low carb fried rice version of the classic takeout meal.
Cauliflower Gnocchi with White Beans and Sage
Turn low carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We’ve added beans to boost fiber and protein for a quick and healthy dinner.
Skillet Steak with Mushroom Gravy
This dinner of steak, broccolini and peas is a one skillet meal that will be on your table in just 25 minutes! The cooking juices combine with mushrooms, broth and grainy mustard to form a thick and delicious sauce.
Vegetarian Okra
This tasty vegan dinner is a vegetarian take on the Louisiana classic. It’s packed with butternut squash, tomatoes, poblano peppers, and okra, to name a few. This vegetarian gumbo is a quick dinner packed with flavor and spice that comes together in just 30 minutes. To make it a meal, serve it with cornbread drizzled with olive oil.
One-Pot Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.